Coronary heart disease (CHD), also called coronary artery disease (CAD) and atherosclerotic heart disease, is the end result of the accumulation of atheromatous plaques within the ...
|
weak and tired
|
Watch this |
| View More Posts Ignore |
I just got back from my surgery. It took me over to weeks to recover in the hospital. I can't tell you how weak and tired i am. I had a heart valve replacement, and my heart couldn't take it, so they had to replace it with a pacemaker. But I was wondering how long it will take me to recover and gain my strength back. Any ideas?
Posted on 03/11/08, 12:03 am |
| 6 Replies | Add Your Reply |
| View More Posts Ignore |
good to hear ur back, ur very courageous.. 
|
|
|
|
||
| View More Posts Ignore |
Sorry I have been away for computer for awhile.
I wish there was a formula or something, so I could put a date on the calendar for "Got my energy back." Because I other serious health issues, I never sure if is my heart/lungs or something else causing the lack of energy. But I see my cardiologist as he requests for follow-up tests and medication checks. I also keep a daily journal on my health. The second heart surgery, the femoral artery was severed, I bled into my left leg...this caused a real problem with my short term memory..thus the journal. Hope you start to see improvement with your energy..but don't get discouraged. You will get stronger...becky
|
|
|
|
||
| View More Posts Ignore |
Glad to see you're back with us give it time I've only had one operation and it took some considerable time just to get this far so you're not going to be shooting baskets with me at the basketball court tomorrow but in due time . I agree you are very couragious time heals ...
|
|
|
|
||
| View More Posts Ignore |
It took a good two months before I felt like doing much. The doctors failed to mention that the pain killers they give on release from the hospital are addictive so part of it was withdrawal from them as well. At 9 months I can walk 2 miles/day fairly easily..at 6 weeks I was doing good to walk to the mailbox...cardiac rehab helped a lot..if you can do it.
The depression is a part of the recovery process it seems..docs also don't tell you about it. You will get better day by day..but do what they tell you...diet exercise meds.
|
|
|
|
||
| View More Posts Ignore |
I also just got home on 4/11 after having heart valve repair. This is first one so each day is a new experience.Also am on Metropol, warfarin, lasix, daily aspirin and Kdur. I also feel the weakness, some days are good others I just stay in bed. May we both heal fast and feel much better! Keep in touch if you like...
|
|
|
|
||
| View More Posts Ignore |
My porcedure, quad bypass was done in October. The first three months were hard. And gradullay I have gained strength. But I am still not back to normal Often after a couple of busy days I am flat on my back for at least a day.I try to walk daily and do walk a least two miles three times a week. Good luck to you and you will be better I promise.
|
|
|
|
||
I'm trying to collect as much info as I can on heart valve replacement surgery, so if anyone can tell me what to expect …
i went to the hospital yesterday for a pre-op for surgery on a colar bone that is badly broken well, i failed the …
I had double valve replacement surgery Sept 07 so am still in the long run recovery. Am so much better than ever …
